Printable Karens Korner #893

I received this daily inspirational thought yesterday via Jeff White; he's an email friend who is a minister in Freeport, Illinois. Never met him, so I have no idea his stature. Liked his writing! Sometimes we hear a friend or acquaintance speak negatively, and maybe even humorously, about some human flaw of theirs. We all laugh and begin to load on to that human weakness. I wonder if sometimes that person is really laughing:

Do not be bitter or angry or mad.
Never shout angrily or say things to hurt others.

Ephesians 4:31

Sticks and Stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. We’ve all heard the rhyme but who believes it? Not me! This comes as no surprise to my friends and family, but I’m a klutz. I have broken a number of bones in my many misadventures. Also, there was a time in my life when I weighed well over 300 pounds, so I’ve been the focus of many cruel jokes and snide comments. Of the two, I’ll take the broken bones.

Last night we had a time of prayer before evening services. One sister came in tears because of the comments she has to endure due to her weight. As we prayed and as we listened to her soft sobs of pain, we all hurt so deeply for her. So don’t tell us that words can never hurt me!

Think before you speak for you never know the hurt you could be inflicting.